• PBS LearningMedia has FREE, PreK-12 standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more for educators.
  • PBS LearningMedia integrates with many learning platforms schools are using, including Google Classroom, Clever, Remind, and Schoology.
  • We hosted a distance learning webinar.
  • PreK-12 Spanish language collection.
  • "Ken Burns in the Classroom" hub-available through June 30
• Responding to the need for educational resources for students as schools have been closed for the academic year, all PBS member stations in Washington and WORLD Channel, in partnership with PBS LearningMedia, are broadcasting At-Home-Learning programs intended for grades 6-12 weekdays from 9 am – 2 pm. These daily, free, over-the-air broadcasts feature the best in public media science, history and other educational programming. All programs in the block have associated PBS Learning Media assets.
• Educational programming for younger students continues to be available on member station main broadcast channels and the 24/7 PBS KIDS broadcast channel.

• PBS KIDS for Parents offers information, activities and tips for parents.
  • Resources on how to talk to your kids about coronavirus.
  • The PBS KIDS weekday newsletter offers activities and tips parents can use to help kids play and learn at home.
  • With kids at home, many parents are wondering about screen time. Parents should check out the new PBS KIDS for Parents blog, Making the Most Out of Screen Time: Conversation Starters.

• The PBS KIDS 24/7 channel offers anytime access to trusted educational series for kids ages 2-8.
• The PBS KIDS Video app is available on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and offers on-demand educational videos, and a livestream of the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. No subscription required.
• The PBS KIDS Games app offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere.

Learn more about these and all PBS KIDS’ apps.

KCTS 9 (Seattle, Yakima)

• KCTS 9 Education & Coronavirus Resources.
• WORLD Channel programming local channel information, schedule and lessons.
• Bright by Text sends text messages to parents and caregivers about early childhood topics.

Contact: Cathryn Burby or call at 206-443-5476

KBTC (Tacoma, Olympia)

• KBTC Education Resources.
• KBTC Coronavirus Resources.
• WORLD Channel programming local channel information, schedule and lessons.
• Grab-N-Go meals and educational activity packets are provided at several lunch sites in the region Can’t make it to a site? Find the list of activities included in the Grab-N-Go packets.
• Sign up for the KBTC Monthly newsletter with ideas for activities for parents and kids.

Contact: DeAnne Hamilton or call at 253-680-7702

KSPS (Spokane, Eastern WA)

• KSPS Education Resources.
• KSPS Coronavirus Resources.
• WORLD Channel programming local channel information, schedule and lessons.
• Grades k-5 SPokane Public Schools teacher-produced lessons airing from 7-9 am and 2-4 pm weekdays through June 12 on KSPS World.
• Sign up for the KSPS Daily Newsletter with activities and lessons for parents and educators.
• Virtual Pre-K storytime & activities-10am on the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month.
• Read aloud project-Recordings of community members reading children’s books, available to watch on demand.
• Educational videos and curriculum units for teaching the WWII Japanese Internment experience through a local lens. Made possible by funding from OSPI. 
• 30 years of archival historical documentaries (many focused on WA state history) with corresponding teacher lesson plans.

Contact: Bukola Breczinski or call at 509-443-7748

KTNW- Northwest Public Broadcasting (Tri-Cities, Eastern WA)

• KTNW Education Resources.
• KTNW Coronavirus Resources.
• WORLD Channel programming local channel information, schedule and lessons.
• Ask Dr. Universe-An animated character answers audience-submitted science questions.

Contact: Tom Hungate or call at 509-372-7408